Support Worker / Care Worker

Job Description

Support Worker / Care WorkerRainworth£17,152 - £19,374 per annum (£8.91 to £10.07 per hour) plus enhancementsHours: 37 per week, full timeAre you confident, resilient and passionate about making a positive difference to people’s lives Join our client as a Support Worker today!About the companyOur client is one of the largest locally based housing organisations in the East Midlands. Across the region they manage over 9,000 homes; house more than 15,000 tenants; provide over 1,500 bed spaces for people with support/care needs, in over 250 properties; and provide more than 950,000 hours of care and support each year. Their project in Rainworth is seeking passionate individuals interested in working in the world of care to become a part of their working family.Their fantastic project - what you need to know:This is a Residential Care Home for adults living with learning disabilities and mental health disorders. The service and colleagues are committed to making a difference in the lives of transitioning adults through a drive for excellence and positive outcomes. As a team, they are reliable, resilient and empathetic in the service delivery and approach when providing person-centred support.Joining as a Support Worker:Your duties and responsibilities will generally change day-to-day depending on the needs of the service users and therefore you must be adaptable to change. As a brief overview, these may include but are not limited to:Providing personal careHelping with domestic duties (e.g. cooking and cleaning)Being a great listener and providing emotional supportAdministering medicationsHelping the service users to access work, education or training.Our client believes everyone deserves to be valued and treated with dignity and respect, don’t youYou will support our service users to live as independently as possible and enjoy bringing a smile to their faces. This role can be challenging and therefore requires you to be patient, understanding and have the ability to be able to nurture challenging behaviour in the right way. For example, you may have to use restraint with a service user - but don’t worry full training will be provided.It is essential that you are able to work varied shifts on a rota basis which includes early and late shifts, weekends, bank holidays, night working and sleep-ins. You will receive a bonus for waking night shifts and double time is paid for Christmas and New Year shifts. Additionally, an allowance is paid for sleep-ins because we appreciate the time you put in!You’ve read up to this point - does this sound like the role for youIf our client’s CLEAR values of being *Caring, Lean, Enthusiastic, Accountable and Resilient* resonate with you, they look forward to receiving your application - just showcase your skills,experiences and values!Previous experience of working with adults with social, emotional and mental health disorders is beneficial. However, full training and development will be given to individuals willing to gain experience in this field. If this sounds like you - you’ll be a great addition to this friendly team!You can access a range of fantastic colleague benefits:c36.5 days leave a year with additional 2 days after 5 years’ serviceHealthcare Cash Back Plan worth up to £875 per year on your routine healthcare costs e.g. Dentist, opticians etc.Company Pension Scheme options with contributions matched by the company and includes life assurance coverEnhanced maternity/paternity/adoption payFree enhanced DBS check where applicable£250 for successful referral of a friend/family member to work thereEmployee Recognition SchemeGreat learning & development and qualification opportunitiesDiscounted bus passes and gym membership, discounts and cashback at major retailersFree access to employee Advice Line; offering a 24-hour confidential advice service to discuss work or home related concerns with professional advisorsOvertime availableLocating them could never be easier!They have free car parking on site if you have your own form of transport or the project is easily accessible by public transport (Buses 141 and 28 run every 10 minutes).Thinking aheadMaybe you want to gain experience as a Support Worker now but have future aspirations to develop and progress within the group - From a Support Worker, you could go on to become an Assistant Manager or Quality Supervisor when these positions arise!Ready to start a new and rewarding careerAs an Equal Opportunities and Disability Confident Employer, our client welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates including those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) groups and disabled candidates. As part of their LGBT + Allies Programme, they also welcome applications from members of the LGBT + community and encourage inclusivity in the workplace.#EveryDayMakesADifference #WorkInCare Bring your qualities. They’ll provide the training. Apply today! Required skills

Housing

Support

Care

Keyskills :
Housing Suppt Care